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New Port Richey, FL · standard

ZIP Code 34655

Pasco County, Florida — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

38,464
318/sq mi
$85,470
Median income
$380,200
Median home value
37.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Port Richey pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
318
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34655 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 34655 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 120.8 square miles in New Port Richey, Pasco County, Florida. The area is home to 38,464 residents, producing a population density of 318 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 34655 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 34655 sits at $85,470 (11% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $44,835. The poverty rate stands at 9.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $380,200 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $1,793 per month, and 76.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 34655 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pasco County, so you can benchmark 34655 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 34655

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34655.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 34655, New Port Richey, FL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

38,464

Population

120.8

Area (sq mi)

318

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 34655?

45.4

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

11.1%

Foreign-Born

White 85.0%
African American 2.2%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$85,470

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$44,835

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

31.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 34655 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$85,470 Top 32% higher than 68% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

20,915

Total Housing Units

19,632

Occupied Units

1,283

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.5%
Renter 23.5%

$380,200

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$1,793

Median Rent

2000

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+2.7%

YoY Change (2024)

346

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+246%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 34655 have increased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +246% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 203
2021 +23.7% 251
2022 +26.0% 316
2023 +6.7% 337
2024 +2.7% 346

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,147 business establishments in ZIP 34655, employing approximately 12,066 people with a combined annual payroll of $573,863,000.

1,147

Businesses

12,066

Employees

$573.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 232 20.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 148 12.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 106 9.2%
Retail trade 99 8.6%
Other services (except public administration) 94 8.2%
Construction 88 7.7%
Finance and insurance 85 7.4%
Accommodation and food services 83 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 76 6.6%
Wholesale trade 32 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 28 2.4%
Information 21 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 20 1.7%
Educational services 18 1.6%
Manufacturing 11 1.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 34655 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34655 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 34655 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 34655 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
34654 New Port Richey, FL 21,716 5.4 mi
34653 New Port Richey, FL 30,756 4.5 mi
33556 Odessa, FL 22,015 5.6 mi
34690 Holiday, FL 13,137 6.4 mi
34688 Tarpon Springs, FL 7,274 6.0 mi
34652 New Port Richey, FL 24,147 6.9 mi
34638 Land O Lakes, FL 20,048 7.1 mi
34669 Hudson, FL 12,648 9.8 mi
34668 Port Richey, FL 42,619 7.6 mi
33558 Lutz, FL 20,064 7.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pasco County

34668 standard
Port Richey, FL
Pop: 42,619
34667 standard
Hudson, FL
Pop: 32,144
34653 standard
New Port Richey, FL
Pop: 30,756
34652 standard
New Port Richey, FL
Pop: 24,147
34639 standard
Land O Lakes, FL
Pop: 24,092
33544 standard
Wesley Chapel, FL
Pop: 22,800

Related Areas

Pasco County New Port Richey, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 34655 in? ▼
ZIP code 34655 (New Port Richey) is located in Pasco County, Florida. Pasco County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pasco-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 34655? ▼
ZIP code 34655 in New Port Richey, FL has a population of 38,464 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34655? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 34655 is $85,470, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34655? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 34655 is $380,200, which is 37% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34655? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 34655 is White at 85.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34655? ▼
ZIP code 34655 has 1,147 business establishments employing approximately 12,066 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34655? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34655 are: Health care and social assistance (232), Professional, scientific, and technical services (148), Real estate and rental and leasing (106). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34655? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34655 increased by 2.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 246%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 34655? ▼
In ZIP code 34655, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 34655? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34655 is 31.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 34655? ▼
In ZIP code 34655, approximately 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34655? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34655 is 9.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for New Port Richey, FL

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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